PORTSMOUTH — The metropolis clerk is reminding residents all dogs have to be licensed yearly, as required by state legislation, and earlier than the license can be issued, dogs should be correctly vaccinated in opposition to rabies.
The charges for new or annual renewals are:
- $10 per male or feminine canine.
- $7.50 per neutered or spayed canine.
- $3 for the first canine owned by a senior citizen (age 65 or older), $7.50 for a subsequent spayed or neutered canine, and $10 for an unaltered canine.
- $7.50 per puppy ages 3-7 months for first-time licensing. Proof of spay/neuter will be required for the next 12 months to retain the $7.50 price. If the canine stays intact, the price will enhance to $10.
The metropolis clerk’s workplace has mailed or emailed canine license renewal notices to over 3,000 Portsmouth canine house owners on report.
Residents can renew canine licenses on-line – with a sound rabies vaccination report on file – by mail, or in person on the clerk’s Office in City Hall at 1 Junkins Ave. Office hours are Monday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday – Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The deadline is April 30.
First-time license data and functions are at portsnh.co/doglicense. For help, name 603-610-7245.
City Clerk Kelli Barnaby additionally famous, “If you no longer have the dog, please contact our office so that we can remove you from the licensing system. If your pet has passed away, please accept our condolences.”
The metropolis clerk additionally reminds canine house owners canine waste have to be disposed of correctly.
“We love our dogs! However, dog waste carries harmful bacteria that can make our waters unsafe for drinking or swimming. Picking up dog waste and disposing of it properly is a small effort that can make a big difference in keeping our waters clean,” Barnaby mentioned.